Jours de Cirque
Open-air circus festival in Bourg-Saint-Andéol and surroundings
About Jours de Cirque
Jours de Cirque is a free contemporary circus festival organized every first weekend of May by La Cascade, a national center for circus arts, in Bourg-Saint-Andéol and surrounding towns in Southern Ardèche. For two days, circus shows pop up in public squares, schoolyards, at La Cascade, and in markets, blending acrobatics, juggling, aerial dance, and street arts for all audiences.
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Circus at the heart of Southern Ardèche
Every first weekend of May, La Cascade, a national center for circus arts located in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, opens its doors wide and takes over the streets of the town and neighboring communes for Jours de Cirque. This free and popular festival brings contemporary circus into public spaces: squares, schoolyards, farmers' markets, and flea markets become ephemeral stages for surprising performances.
Contemporary Circus Companies
The Jours de Cirque program features leading contemporary circus companies. The 2024 edition hosted shows like "Faudrait pas rester plantés là" by Cie La Folle Allure (acrobatic bike duo), "Vent d'Ouest" by Les P'tits Bras (street circus with 6 artists, aerial acrobatics, and New Orleans-style music), and "Parole en l'air" by Duo GingerMoustache (talkative circus). Contemporary art exhibitions also complement the program.
A Traveling Festival Across the Territory
On Saturday, the shows are concentrated in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, with performances in the afternoon and evening, guided tours of the town (2,000 years of history), and visits to La Cascade. On Sunday, the circus hits the road to perform in neighboring towns: Bidon, Larnas, Saint-Just-d'Ardèche, and other villages in the DRAGA territory.
A Free and Popular Event
Jours de Cirque is entirely free and open to all. This popular festival contributes to the influence of La Cascade and contemporary circus creation, while creating a shared moment of celebration between artists, residents, and visitors in the heart of Southern Ardèche.
Jours de Cirque — edition 2026
Jours de Cirque 2026 is announced for the first weekend of May in Bourg-Saint-Andéol and surrounding towns. Two days of free contemporary circus shows organized by La Cascade, a national center for circus arts.
Jours de Cirque 2026
Jours de Cirque returns on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, in Bourg-Saint-Andéol and the towns of the DRAGA territory. La Cascade, a national center for circus arts, will offer two days of free contemporary circus shows in the open air.
As every year, circus acts will appear in public squares, schoolyards, and markets, blending acrobatics, juggling, aerial dance, and street arts for all audiences. The detailed program will be announced on La Cascade's website.
Highlights Jours de Cirque 2026
- Free contemporary circus shows
- Bourg-Saint-Andéol and surrounding towns
- Organized by La Cascade, a national center for circus arts
- Free admission
Prices Jours de Cirque 2026
Practical information — Jours de Cirque
Access
Jours de Cirque takes place in Bourg-Saint-Andéol (07700) and surrounding towns (Bidon, Larnas, Saint-Just-d'Ardèche).
- By car: From Montélimar (20 km), A7 exit Montélimar-Sud then D86 towards Bourg-Saint-Andéol. From Aubenas (40 km), D104/D86.
- Parking: Free parking in the town center.
Schedules
- Saturday: Shows at 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:00 PM in Bourg-Saint-Andéol
- Sunday: Shows in surrounding towns
Prices
Free admission for the entire festival.
Contact
- Organizer: La Cascade – National Center for Circus Arts
- Address: Bourg-Saint-Andéol (07700)
- Website: lacascade.org
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Where does it take place — Jours de Cirque
La Cascade – Pôle national des arts du cirque et centre-ville
Bourg-Saint-Andéol, 07700 Bourg-Saint-Andéol